Argyle’s 2009 Leaders in Private Equity Breakfast (Los Angeles) convenes approximately 20-25 investment professionals from leading private equity firms to discuss challenges and trends in mergers and acquisitions, private equity opportunities in emerging markets, and management of portfolio companies in a tough economy, among other topics. The breakfast provides ample opportunities for informal conversations and networking, as well as one formal speaking presentation.

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Michael Hooks is a Managing Director of Black Canyon. Prior to founding Black Canyon, Mr. Hooks was the Co-Head of the Los Angeles Investment Banking Department of Credit Suisse First Boston. Prior to CSFB, Mr. Hooks was a Managing Director in the Los Angeles office of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Mr. Hooks began his career in the Beverly Hills office of Drexel Burnham Lambert.

Throughout his investment banking career, Mr. Hooks specialized in complex financings, restructurings and other advisory assignments, with a strong expertise in leveraged finance. Mr. Hooks’ experience spans a wide variety of industries, including media, retail, healthcare, consumer products, industrial services, hospitality and basic manufacturing, among others.

Mr. Hooks currently serves on the Board of Directors of Logan's Roadhouse, Malibu Boats, Switchcraft, and TASI Holdings, and has previously served on the Board of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology (NYSE: PV). Mr. Hooks received a degree in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. with distinction from the Wharton School of Business.

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